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We remember Herbert John Ransom
We remember Herbert John Ransom
Timeline
Timeline
1874
sibling
Maud Mary Ransom
Source:8736085
1874
1876
sibling
Robert Edward Ransom
Source:8736085
1876
1877
1880
sibling
Eleanor Kate Ransom
Source:8736085
1880
1881
dates
Age 3
Source:8736099
3rd April 1881
1881
location
38 Derby Street, West Ham, Essex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8736099
3rd April 1881
1883
sibling
Ada Louisa Ransom
Source:8736085
1883
1891
dates
Age 13
Source:8736085
5th April 1891
1891
employment
Green Grocers Assistant
Source:8736085
5th April 1891
1891
location
2 Herbert Road, Little Ilford, Essex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8736085
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 23
Source:8736069
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Bus Conductor
Source:8736069
31st March 1901
1901
location
149 South Esk Road, East Ham, Essex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8736069
31st March 1901
1903
children
Robert Edward Ransom
Source:6804406
28th May 1903
1905
children
Edith May Ransom
Source:6804406
31st March 1905
1907
children
Frank William Ransom
Source:6804406
14th March 1907
1908
children
Elsie Winifred Ransom
Source:6804406
15th August 1908
1911
dates
Age 33
Source:8736052
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
General Labourer (Bricklaying)
Source:8736052
2nd April 1911
1911
location
38 Grantham Road, Manor Park, Essex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8736052
2nd April 1911
1916
enlistment
Source:6804406
1916
1916
location
170 Third Avenue, Manor Park, London E.
United Kingdom
Source:6804406
November 1916
1916
dates
Age 40
Source:6804406
28th November 1916
1916
employment
Storekeeper
Source:6804406
28th November 1916
1916
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 2nd Class
50150
Royal Flying Corps
Source:6804406
28th November 1916 - 31st March 1918
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6804406
1st January 1917 - 13th January 1919
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Private 1st Class
50150
Royal Air Force
Source:6804406
1st April 1918 - 12th February 1919
1918
hospitalisation
Multiple boils.
Hospital/Institution
Source:6804406
21st October 1918 - 31st October 1918
1919
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
50150
Royal Air Force
R.A.F. Reserve
Source:6804406
13th September 1919 - 20th April 1920
1920
discharge
Source:6804406
20th April 1920
1939
employment
House Painter
Source:8736040
28th September 1939
1939
location
170 Third Avenue, East Ham, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:8736040
28th September 1939
appointments
Driver
Source:6804406
1963
death
Essex
United Kingdom
Source:8736105
1963
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Herbert John |
| Initials | HJ |
| Last Name | Ransom |
| Source | 6804406 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 149 South Esk Road, East Ham, Essex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 170 Third Avenue, East Ham, Essex | United Kingdom | known 28th September 1939 | ||
| 170 Third Avenue, Manor Park, London E. | United Kingdom | known November 1916 | ||
| 2 Herbert Road, Little Ilford, Essex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 38 Derby Street, West Ham, Essex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| 38 Grantham Road, Manor Park, Essex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 50150 | Royal Air Force | R.A.F. Reserve | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 50150 | Royal Flying Corps | Air Mechanic 2nd Class | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 50150 | Royal Air Force | Private 1st Class |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Edward Ransom | son | 28th May 1903 | |
| Edith May Ransom | daughter | 31st March 1905 | |
| Frank William Ransom | son | 14th March 1907 | |
| Elsie Winifred Ransom | daughter | 15th August 1908 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann | mother | ||
| Edward Ransom | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maud Mary Ransom | sister | 1874 | |
| Robert Edward Ransom | brother | 1876 | |
| Eleanor Kate Ransom | sister | 1880 | |
| Ada Louisa Ransom | sister | 1883 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-11-28 | 5'5" |
Media
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Barnardo's File Picture of Hebert John RansomHerbert John Ransom was one of the first children to be fostered by the Barnardo's charity. When Herbert's father died of dropsy, his mother Ann struggled to provide for her seven children. Her own poor health stopped her from taking on much work, which left her with a meagre charwoman's earnings of seven shillings per week and a parish supplementary allowance of six loaves and six shillings per week. Sadly, this was not enough to care for all of her family, so Ann made the difficult decision to ask Barnardo's to admit all four of her sons, while the three girls stayed at their home in Manor Park, London. (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-37201440)
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| Royal Air Force Muster Roll 1918 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 Register | Yvonne27542 | |
| BBC News article - Barnardo's archive photos reveal first foster children | Yvonne27542 | |
| Baptism | Yvonne27542 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Barnardo's File Picture of Hebert John Ransom | Gwyn100527 |
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